The MM6 synthesizer combines sounds from the MOTIF, grooves from around
the world, and a simple-to-use interface in a portable, 61-note
keyboard. You can use the MM6's onboard sequencer to create songs, or
connect to your computer via USB and record using the included Cubase
software. Real-time knobs provide filter and envelope generator, while
built-in grooves (with drum, bass and backing sounds) can be played
along with other sounds in Performance mode. Whether you just want to
jam with friends, put together songs on the fly, or lay down some
full-fledged productions on your DAW, the MM6 gives you the flexible
tools to do it.
Yamaha MM6 Synthesizer at a Glance:
- Based on sounds from the MOTIF
- Easy search function
- Tweakhead's Paradise!
- Backing Rhythm Patterns
- Powerful Arpeggiator
- Performance Memory
- USB connectivity
Based on sounds from the MOTIF
Drawing on the same sounds of the popular pro-level MOTIF series
instruments, the MM6 has a wide variety of dynamic, realistic and just
plain powerful voices to help you create amazing music. The MM6 also
gives you total control over your sound, with real-time tweakable
knobs, and features special Patterns that provide full backing drums,
bass and chords for your live performance and song creation. And since
the MM6 is exceptionally light and portable, you can bring it anywhere
and everywhere your music takes you. The MM6 has 418 Voices and 22 Drum
Kits on board, based on the sounds of the famed pro-level MOTIF series
synthesizers. These exceptionally high-quality sounds range from
authentic and natural acoustic instruments to wild, unique and
in-your-face synth Voices. An extra set of GM Voices (128 Normal, 1
Drum Kit) is built into the instrument as well, giving you all you need
to play back songs recorded in that popular format.
Easy search function
So many Voices, so little time! Thats why Yamaha also included a
convenient Category Search function. Just select the type of instrument
you want to play organ, guitar, synth lead, strings, or whatever, then
select the specific Voice. All your favorite sounds are right at your
fingertips.
Tweakhead's Paradise!
Take control. Twist some knobs and tweak the sound. Make it sing and
make it scream. The MM6 puts some serious control in your hands. Change
the filter cutoff and resonance settings as well as the EG attack and
release with the four knobs in real time as you play.
Backing Rhythm Patterns
The MM6 has a full set of Patterns that give you rhythmic backing in a
wide variety of music styles including Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Dance,
Ambient, Pop, Rock, Jazz and World styles. These Patterns are just what
you need to shake up the dance floor. All dynamic, all powerful, the
MM6 gives you the real thing. Patterns that stay in the groove, but
never sound mechanical. Drum loops with a truly human feel that dance
and float around the beat, yet remain firmly in the pocket. Riffs and
licks that get you inspired, get you moving, and get you creating some
serious music.
Powerful Arpeggiator
The powerful Arpeggiator feature lets you automatically create
repeating rhythmic phrases and note patterns. A full 213 Arpeggiator
types are built in, letting you trigger a variety of musically useful
and exciting patterns to get the house jumping. Many of these
Arpeggiator types use synth lead, piano and guitar Voices to generate
melodic and broken chord patterns based on the chords you play with
your left hand. Bass arpeggios and Drum Voice rhythm loops are also
included, letting you easily set up dynamic riffs and beats to jam over.
Performance Memory
When you play live, you want to be able to make sound changes quickly,
not just between songs, but in the middle of a song too. The
Performance Memory feature is just the tool you need to smoothly switch
gears and take things up a notch or two. Each Performance can store
combined settings for the Voices you want to use (including special
keyboard splits and layers), the Patterns you want as backing tracks,
and any other crucial settings for your live work. Then, simply call up
each Performance by pressing a single button.
USB connectivity
With the rear panel USB connection, the MM6 makes it easier than ever
before to transfer your valuable data between devices. Plug in a USB
thumb drive or memory stick and store the important MIDI songs, Pattern
files, Performance settings and all other data you've created, and then
bring it to a computer for archiving and organizing. You can also save
your recorded songs in the universal SMF (Standard MIDI File) format,
then transfer and use those on any another SMF-compatible device,
including computers running MIDI music sequencing software.The MM6 is
all about making music. And since much of todays music is being made on
computers, the MM6 is built to fit right into any computer music
system. Just connect the USB To Host terminal on the instrument to your
computer with a standard USB cable, and you've got the makings of a
sophisticated recording setup. And just to make sure you get a head
start, Yamaha included a free copy of Cubase LEa full-featured music
production software that has all you need to record your performance
data from the MM6 via MIDI (and even use plug-in synthesizers in the
software),edit the data, process the sounds with effects, arrange it in
multiple tracks and perform final mixdown.
Yamaha MM6 Synthesizer Features:
- Piano, guitar, drum and other sounds from the MOTIF line
- Real-time control of filter and envelope generator
- Built-in grooves with drum, bass, and full backing features
- Performance mode to play layers or split sounds with accompaniment
- Arpeggiator
- USB connectivity
- Performance Memory
- Backing Rhythm Patterns
- Cubase software included